From Pochettino to Ancelotti: Premier League managers’ performance against former clubs

Mauricio Pochettino will be returning to Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Tuesday, not as a part of the Lilywhites but as a Chelsea manager

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Pochettino spent five full seasons and made Tottenham a force to reckon with. “It’s special to come back after four years,” he said ahead of his return

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Here are four other coaches, who managed against their former Premier League clubs

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Jose Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge in 2016 was unceremonious as his side, Manchester United, was trashed 0-4 by Chelsea. The Blues went on to lift the title that season

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Mourinho stats (Man United, Tottenham) vs Chelsea | P - 10, W - 2, L - 7, D - 1

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Carlo Ancelotti returned to the Premier League--after winning the league title with Chelsea in 2010-- as Everton’s manager in 2019

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Ancelotti’s Everton faced the same fate as Mourinho’s United at the hands of Chelsea - a 0-4 loss at Stamford Bridge

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Ancelotti’s stats as Everton manager vs Chelsea | P - 3, W - 1, L - 2, D - 0

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Rafael Benitez spent six years at Liverpool(2004-10), winning an array of titles including the UFEA Champions League and Super Cup

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But Benitez’s record against Liverpool is abysmal. In the 7 matches he managed, he managed to win none while registering three draws and four losses

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Brendan Rodgers spent three years and managed Liverpool in 166 matches before making a move out of Anfield after failing to make a lasting impact

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The 50-year-old returned to Premier League returned as Leicester City’s manager and found success. However, his record against Liverpool is not what he would like to have next to his name

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In the 4 matches he managed against Liverpool, The Reds reigned supreme, winning three out and losing just once

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